Jade Rhode

Education: Bachelor of Arts majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics, Rhodes University (2020-2022)

Experience: Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News (2024), editorial intern for BONA Magazine at Habari Media (April 2023 - April 2024), fashion sub-editor at Activate (2021-2022), freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News (2020-2021)

Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News. After her studies, she worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za

2325 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Love your honesty": South Africa agrees with Nigerian man defending African countries

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"R3 won't hurt": 2 Petrol attendants filling JoJo Tanks with fuel divide South Africans

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2 months ago

"This dude is very rich": Rolls-Royce with Zimbabwean number plates in South Africa gets attention

People

2 months ago

"Cleaning my brother's blood": Woman mourning late sibling scrubs his accident scene

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Our burdens were too heavy for him": Jesus actor falling off cross leaves South Africans laughing

People

2 months ago

"I’m never going to a lion park again": Woman shows lioness stealing R18k-R20k stroller from bakkie

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"You also have to donate here": SA man in the UK taste-tests KFC meals, decides who's better

People

2 months ago

South African content creator Hlomani taste-tested KFC UK's menu, rating the Original Ranch Rice Bowl and more, sparking a lively debate on global KFC flavours.

"The peer pressure kids will feel": Picture of Woolworths' tuckshop ignites fiery conversation

People

2 months ago

Discover how South Africans reacted to Woolworths' tuckshop launch at Curro Century City, igniting debates about pricing, innovation, and school food culture.

"Tjo, the baby is travelling": SA sombre as surviving conjoined twin goes through big change

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A surviving twin, formerly conjoined, was airlifted to Gauteng for specialised treatment after his brother's tragic death from organ failure post-surgery.

“This was a family matter”: SA cracks jokes after Helen Zille’s pothole stunt makes Canadian news

People

2 months ago

Helen Zille's snorkelling in a Johannesburg pothole sparked international attention, drawing humour and debate about city mismanagement and public facilities.

"In the name of content": Video of man hanging outside car while driving divides South Africans

People

2 months ago

The South African Police Service seeks a KwaZulu-Natal driver filmed dancing outside his car, sparking divided opinions online about his reckless behaviour.

"It's very traumatic": Snake handler shares update on 9-year-old puff adder bite survivor

People

2 months ago

A nine-year-old girl was bitten by a puff adder in Chinsta, Eastern Cape. As she recovers in ICU, well-wishes pour in from the South African community.

"Beautiful to watch": Makotis introducing themselves and their duties wow South Africans

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

In a viral TikTok, makotis showcased their Easter lunch duties, celebrating strong marriages and female camaraderie, leaving viewers enamoured by their charm.

"Nature will humble you": Video of snake eating another legless reptile leaves people curious

People

2 months ago

In Plettenberg Bay, a snake was filmed devouring a Cape legless skink, sparking curiosity among reptile enthusiasts on social media over this unexpected encounter.

"What's the purpose?": Video showing South African culture in Nigeria divides the internet

People

2 months ago

Nigerian learners celebrated South African culture at a school event, igniting debate on social media about cultural representation and unity among nations.

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